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Posted 2Y ago by @TrueBluebroom

It looks like I have gnats that are flying around this pl...

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@TrueBluebroom
Victoria
2126 XP
2Y ago
@TrueBluebroom
Perfect! I was also reading that using a diluted hydrogen peroxide water mix in the soil helps kill the larva as well? Is this something you’ve tried? The gnats started showing up when I noticed little mushroom like growths popping up.
@PerfectPinkpoui
Jay
4333 XP
2Y ago
@PerfectPinkpoui
@TrueBluebroom Yes, hydrogen peroxide mix helps. I use a 24 ounce cup put 1.5 -2 ounces of peroxide in and the rest is water.
@TrueBluebroom
Victoria
2126 XP
2Y ago
@TrueBluebroom
Thank you both for the info! Going to try it out tomorrow and hope it helps! ❤️
@Ada3
Ada
10389 XP
2Y ago
@Ada3
I’m sorry to hear about your plant. 😞 You’re getting excellent advice from one of Greg’s expert. One of the causes of gnats and mushrooms is overwatering . I hope your plant will have a speedy recovery.
@Plantoholic
Aman
8043 XP
2Y ago
@Plantoholic
In my own personal experience I’ve found cinnamon to be the best help against gnats! Plus it makes your area smell nice too!

Cinnamon is a powerful natural fungicide, which kills off the gnats' primary food source, therefore making the soil inhospitable.
@FabRubbercup
Danneth
11338 XP
2Y ago
@FabRubbercup
Also try neem oil, cold pressed, with castle soap. Then buy a soil topper to make a protective layer from your soil
@plantiful
Madi
1147 XP
2Y ago
@plantiful
You can also change soil. It worked for me in the past. The soil was also a better quality soil which made all the difference.
@BubblyRoselle
Karen
1357 XP
2Y ago
@BubblyRoselle
Stick matches in the soil tip down